GAINESVILLE -- Quarterback John Brantley is still experiencing soreness in his back, but coach Will Muschamp does not expect his status to be in doubt for the season opener next Saturday. Brantley practiced Tuesday but sat out Wednesday’s scrimmage for precautionary reasons.
“I just don’t have a whole lot to be concerned about at this point,” Muschamp said. “Certainly, if we were sitting here Wednesday or Thursday of game week, I’d be concerned. I feel good where we are.”
Wide receiver Omarius Hines (hamstring) also missed the scrimmage, and Muschamp said he is questionable for the Week 1 matchup with FAU on Sept. 3. Hines also has been playing at tight end because depth was a concern after freshman A.C. Leonard tore his meniscus in his right knee. Leonard will be out until at least mid-September.
Junior cornerback Jeremy Brown (knee) also sat out but is expected back for the opener after missing the past 2 1/2 weeks of practice.
